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Ministry of Defence
Exercise Suraksha Kavach 2- Joint Security Exercise by Indian Army and Maharashtra Police
Pune: 22 March 2022
Agnibaaz Division organized a joint exercise between Indian Army and Maharashtra Police at Lullanagar, Pune on 22 March 22. The aim of the exercise was to harmonize the drills and procedures undertaken by Army and Police to counter any likely terrorist actions in Pune. The exercise involved participation of Counter Terrorism Task Force  of Indian Army, Anti-Terrorism Squad of Maharashtra Police alongwith Quick Reaction Teams , Dog Squads and Bomb Disposal Teams of both agencies. A simulated exercise scenario in the backdrop of presence of terrorists in a populated area was depicted at a under construction site at Lullanagar. Based on simulated intelligence inputs, the elite forces of both agencies were activated. Traffic control on the nearby roads was jointly carried out by Maharashtra traffic police and Corps of Military Police, followed by establishment of outer cordon by QRTs of Indian Army units. Joint action was thereafter carried out by Army’s CTTF and QRT of Maharashtra Police to neutralize the terrorists. It involved establishment of inner cordon, intervention drill in the area followed by search of building for any unidentified items/bombs/IEDs by Dog squads and their neutralization/ diffusion by Bomb Disposal Units. Evacuation of people in the complex including casualties was also practiced. An equipment display was also organized, showcasing important equipment required for the conduct of such an exercise. The exercise provided an opportunity for both Indian Army and Maharashtra Police to coopt and streamline their drills and procedures, thereby enhancing intervenability and coordination between both the organisations.
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Sooraj R takes over as the Jt. Director Public Relations Ministry of Defence
Sooraj R has taken over as the Joint Director of Department of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi. He is a 2011 batch officer of the Indian Information Service. He was functioning as Joint Director in Press Information Bureau, Thiruvananthapuram. He had earlier worked in Bureau of Outreach and Communication, Press Information Bureau, New Delhi and Field Outreach Bureau , Coimbatore.
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Prime Minister's Office
Telephone Conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Ursula Von Der Leyen, President of the European Commission
Prime Minister today had a telephonic conversation with H.E. Ursula Von Der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The two leaders discussed the global situation in the context of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Prime Minister expressed his condolences on the loss of life in the European Union due to COVID-19. He emphasized on the need for coordination and cooperation among all the countries to fight the pandemic. The Prime Minister also dwelt on the steps taken by India for containing the spread of Coronavirus infection.
Ms. Von Der Leyenmentioned that the Prime Minister’s leadership in taking early measures has been the key to preventing a rapid spread of the disease in India. She also expressed her appreciation for the assistance rendered to the European citizens in India in this situation.
Ms. Von Der Leyen emphasized the importance of maintaining a steady supply of essential items, including medicines and coordinated efforts for vaccine development.
The two leaders discussed possible cooperation within the G-20 framework, and the forthcoming video-conference in this context.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Cabinet approves Exemption from applicability of DPE Guidelines to India Ports Global Limited 
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the exemption of the India Ports Global Ltd  from the DPE Guidelines, except reservation and vigilance policies.
IPGL was incorporated under Companies Act 2013, as a Special Purpose Vehicle jointly promoted by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust  and Deendayal Port Trust , [earlier Kandla Port Trust ], under Administrative control of Ministry of Shipping, for development and management of Shahid Behesthi Port of Chabahar in Iran.
Subsequent to the withdrawal of the USA from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action , Ministry of External Affairs advised Ministry of Shipping on 29th October 2018 to exclude JNPT and DPT from possible impact of US sanctions.
Based on this and with the approval of Empowered Committee all the shares of JNPT & DPT were purchased by "Sagarmala Development Company Ltd"  on 17th December, 2018. SDCL is a CPSE and therefore IPGL being subsidiary of SDCL has also become a CPSE. As a result, Guidelines of DPE are technically applicable on IPGL.
Since Chabahar Port is Country's first overseas port project with strategic objectives, there is an urgent need to allow IPGL to continue to function as a Board managed company, duly following the instructions of Ministry of Shipping & Ministry of External Affairs, without making the guidelines of DPE applicable to it for a period of 5 years. Accordingly, Ministry of Shipping has requested exemptions to IPGL from the applicability of the DPE guidelines, for smooth execution of the project.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to martyrs of Adivasi society on occasion of Hul Diwas
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to the martyrs of Adivasi society on occasion of Hul Diwas.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“‘हूल दिवस’ पर हमारे आदिवासी समाज के वीर-वीरांगनाओं को शत-शत नमन। यह विशेष अवसर हमें अन्याय के खिलाफ सिद्धो-कान्हू, चांद-भैरव और फूलो-झानो समेत कई अन्य पराक्रमियों के शौर्य और साहस का स्मरण कराता है। उनके संघर्ष की गाथा देशवासियों को सदैव प्रेरित करती रहेगी।”
Special Service and Features
COVID workplace vaccination drive at NIT, Trichy
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirapalli, along with the Trichy District administration has organized COVID workplace vaccination drive in the In- Campus Institute Hospital for 2 days 22.4.2021 and 23.4.2021 to vaccinate all the eligible and willing employees of the Institute above 45 years against COVID infection.
The vaccination drive was inaugurated by the Institute Director Dr.Mini Shaji Thomas at 10 AM today, in the presence of the Registrar Dr. Arivazhagan and the Chairperson Hospital Advisory Committee Dr.J.Hemalatha.
The Director said that she had taken the vaccine already and expressed that vaccines are safe and necessary in the present COVID scenario. The Medical Officers Dr.R.Priyanka, Dr. Vignesh, Dr. Annapoorani and the medical team of the Institute Hospital along with the Trichy Dist. health administration team conducted the vaccination drive. It is expected to vaccinate close to 200 people during this vaccination drive of 2 days.
With all the COVID precautions and the SOP in place, the beneficiaries were screened by the doctors, after checking the vital parameters recommended for vaccination. After vaccination, people were observed for 30 minutes duration and were given the provisional vaccination certificate. This is taken as a measure to promote vaccination among the Institute employees and ensure their safety during the pandemic as per the government advisory.
This is stated in a press release issued by the NIT, Tiruchirapalli.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, virtually launched the PMFME Scheme Seed Capital Module
Urban SHGs can avail Rs.40,000 Seed Capital through the DAY-NULM MIS Portal
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises  Scheme, virtually launched the Seed Capital Module on Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission  MIS Portal for seed capital assistance to members of urban Self Help Groups working in the food processing sector in India.
The seed capital portal can be accessed at https://nulm.gov.in/Auth/Login.aspx for Self Help Groups to avail the seed capital assistance of Rs.40,000 per SHG member under the PMFME Scheme. Urban SHG members which are engaged in Food Processing activities would be sensitized and motivated about the PMFME scheme to avail the benefits of seed capital for purchasing small tools and working capital.
Launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the PMFME Scheme aims to enhance the competitiveness and promote formalization of the unorganized micro—food processing enterprises in India. The scheme aims to empower the self-help groups by:
- Seed capital support of Rs.40,000 per SHG member;
- Credit linked subsidy for capital investment up to 35% with a ceiling of Rs. 10 lakh;
- Credit linked grantsupport up to 35% for establishing common infrastructure;
- Handholding support for DPR preparation and;
- Capacity building and training support.
About the PMFME Scheme
Launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises  Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme that aims to enhance the competitiveness of existing individual micro-enterprises in the unorganized segment of the food processing industry and promote formalization of the sector and provide support to Farmer Producer Organizations, Self Help Groups, and Producers Cooperatives along their entire value chain. With an outlay of Rs.10,000 crore over a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, the scheme envisions to directly assist the 2,00,000 micro food processing units for providing financial, technical, and business support for upgradation of existing micro food processing enterprises.
For more detail, visit: https://pmfme.mofpi.gov.in/pmfme/#/Home-Page
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Measures taken to address challenges posed by anti-microbial resistance  in India
Antibiotic Stewardship Program  on a pilot project basis in 20 tertiary care hospitals across India to control misuse and overuse of antibiotics in hospital wards and ICUs initiated by ICMR
Government is aware about the challenges posed by anti-microbial resistance  in India and has taken following measures to address the issue:
- AMR surveillance network has been strengthened by establishing labs in State Medical College. 36 sites in 26 States/UTs have been included in this network so far.
- National action plan on containment of Antimicrobial Resistance  focusing on One Health approach was launched in April 2017 with the aim of involving various stakeholder ministries/departments. Delhi Declaration on AMR– an inter-ministerial consensus was signed by the ministers of the concerned ministries pledging their support in AMR containment.
- AMR Surveillance Network: ICMR has established AMR surveillance and research network  comprising 30 tertiary care hospitals, both private and government to generate evidence and capture trends and patterns of drug resistant infections in the country.
- AMR Research & International Collaboration: ICMR has taken initiatives to develop new drugs /medicines through international collaborations in order to strengthen medical research in AMR.
- ICMR along with Research Council of Norway  initiated a joint call for research in antimicrobial resistance in 2017.
- ICMR along with Federal Ministry of Education and Research , Germany has a joint Indo-German collaboration for research on AMR.
Government of India has taken following initiatives to increase awareness about antibiotics misuse:
- ICMR has initiated antibiotic stewardship program  on a pilot project basis in 20 tertiary care hospitals across India to control misuse and overuse of antibiotics in hospital wards and ICUs.
- DCGI has banned 40 fixed dose combinations  which were found inappropriate.
- ICMR worked in collaboration with Indian Council of Agriculture Research, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries and the DCGI to ban use of Colistin as growth promoter in animal feed in poultry.
- Various IEC activities like public conclave, poster and quiz competitions have been conducted by National Centre for Disease Control  in schools, colleges and Health melas to create awareness about AMR, its containment & prevention and judicial use of antibiotics among the common public.
- To raise awareness among the community and the health care providers, communication material includes posters, videos and radio jingles has been developed with emphasis on prevention of irrational use of antibiotics during viral-illnesses and also on infection prevention through hand hygiene to prevent spread of infections.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Privatisation of Railways
There is no proposal to privatise the operation of Railways. However, there is a proposal to outsource the commercial and on board services of a few trains and to permit private players to induct modern rakes to run trains on select routes with an objective to provide improved service delivery to passengers. The responsibility of train operations and safety certification rests with Indian Railways. Outsourcing of certain services like station cleaning, pay and use toilets, retiring rooms, parking and platforms maintenance etc. is being done on need based manner to improve cleanliness and other services.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Cabinet
MoU between Competition Commission of India  and Administrative Council for Economic Defense of Brazil 
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the Memorandum of Understanding  between Competition Commission of India  and Administrative Council for Economic Defense of Brazil .
Section 18 of the Competition Act, 2002 permits CCI to enter into any Memorandum or arrangement with any agency of any foreign country for the purpose of discharging its duties or performing its functions under the Act.
Accordingly, CCI has entered into the following six MoUs:
- Federal Trade Commission  and Department of Justice , USA
- Director General Competition, European Union
- Federal Antimonopoly Service, Russia
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and
- Competition Bureau, Canada and
- BRICS Competition Authorities.
The present proposal relates to signing of a similar MOU between CCI and CADE.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
SAI to provide medical and accident insurance cover for 13,000 athletes, coaches and support staff
The Sports Authority of India will extend medical and accident insurance cover to more than 13,000 athletes, coaches and support staff from this year. This is in keeping with the decision of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes and support staff in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic in India.
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports ShriKiren Rijiju said athletes as well as coaching and support staff assisting them to realise their potential were the biggest stakeholders of the Ministry. “We want to ensure that all our athletes and contractual staff have health cover during these difficult times and even after,” he said. “They are our National assets.”
The insurance cover of Rs. 5 lakh each will be provided to all national campers, probable national campers, Khelo India athletes and junior campers training at SAI Centre of Excellence. While the health insurance would be for Rs. 5 lakh each, it also include a Rs. 25 lakh cover for accident or death.
“Through this initiative, we are ensuring that all National-level athletes have insurance cover not just during the National camps but throughout the year. We have significantly raised the insurance cover for Khelo India scholar and junior athletes up to Rs. 5 lakh per athlete each year,” Shri Rijiju said.
This will come into effect irrespective of the dates of a National camp even if such camps have not been in operation in some disciplines so far this year. This will ensure continuity in the insurance and will provide much needed support to national-level athletes, coaches and support staff associated with National camps.
Sports Authority of India has requested National Sporting Federations to identify the athletes and support staff for inclusion in the insurance scheme. The data of those covered under this insurance scheme will be stored in the National Sports Repository System to create a transparent, easy to access process which can be monitored regularly.
Through the Annual Calendar for Training and Competition for each National Sports Federation, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports funds National Camps, competitive exposure overseas, conduct of National Championships and the junior programmes. Besides, the cream of athletes are also supported under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme.
Besides, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports supports 596 former internationals with a monthly pension.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju condoles the passing away of Shri Arun Jaitley
Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Kiren Rijiju has condoled the demise of former finance minister and Senior BJP leader Shri Arun Jaitley. In a tweet message he said," I am extremely saddened to learn the passing away of Arun Jaitley ji. His death is a personal loss for me. Arun ji was a brilliant lawyer and a great parliamentarian. He will be missed & remembered for his warmth & wit. My heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters”.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Rehabilitation Schemes For Beggars
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme “SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”, which includes sub-scheme – “Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging”. This scheme covers several comprehensive measures including welfare measures for persons, who are engaged in the act of begging. The focus of the scheme is extensively on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counseling, basic documentation, education, skill development, economic linkages and so on.
This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri. A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
FORENSIC LABS/ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE
The Ministry has seven Central Forensic Science Laboratories in the country which have dedicated facilities for electronic forensic, including computer and cyber forensics. A state-of-the-art National Cyber Forensic Laboratory  has been established at CyPAD, Dwarka, New Delhi to provide early stage cyber forensic assistance to Investigating Officers  of State/UT Police. Further, as per available information, Cyber forensic-cum-training laboratories have been commissioned in 28 States/Union Territories, namely Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, Punjab, Assam, Tripura, Puducherry, Jammu &Kashmir, Chandigarh, Rajasthan and West Bengal.
The Ministry has approved setting up a National Cyber Forensic Laboratory for Evidentiary purposes in the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad.
The capacity addition will strengthen the mechanism to deal with cyber crimes in a comprehensive and coordinated manner.
There is no such proposal. However, the Directorate of Forensic Science Services has issued a Working Procedures Manual to ensure quality in such laboratories.
As per available information, the Central Forensic Science Laboratories are using the available resources for early disposal of cases. Information on State Forensic Science Laboratories is not maintained centrally.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Consumers can get un-hallmarked jewellery tested at Assaying and Hallmarking Centres
Testing of Gold jewellery up to 4 articles to cost Rs 200, for 5 or more articles, the cost is Rs 45 per article
After successful implementation of Mandatory Hallmarking wherein 3 lakh gold articles are being hallmarked with HUID every day, Bureau of Indian Standards  has now made provision to allow a common consumer to get the purity of their unhallmarked gold jewellery tested at any of the BIS recognized Assaying and Hallmarking Centres .
The AHC shall undertake the testing of gold jewellery from common consumers on priority and provide a test report to the consumer. The test report issued to the consumer will assure the consumer about the purity of their jewellery and will also be useful if the consumer wishes to sell the jewellery lying with him.
The charges for testing of gold jewellery upto 4 articles is Rs 200. For 5 or more articles, the charges are Rs 45 per article.
The detailed guidelines on testing of gold jewellery of consumer and the list of recognized Assaying and Hallmarking centres can be accessed through the home page of BIS website, www.bis.gov.in.
The authenticity and purity of the hallmarked gold jewellery items with HUID number, purchased by consumer, can also be verified by using ‘verify HUID’ in BIS CARE app which can be downloaded from play store.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses grief on tragic accident in Himachal Pradesh
(The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief on loss of lives in tragic bus accident in Himachal Pradesh.
“My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones in the tragic bus accident in Himachal Pradesh. May those injured recover quickly”, the Prime Minister said.